Iona University

As artificial intelligence reshapes knowledge work, higher education finds itself confronting an existential question: What is education for in the age of AI? And, just as importantly, a practical one: How can a college provide it?

Newly launched, the program gives students direct exposure to three key industries that are deeply human, rapidly evolving and core to the future economy: energy, construction and hospitality. At the same time, Iona is grounding its approach in the ideas and ways of thinking that deepen student understanding of the complex systems of human behavior and technological capacity on which both cultural and commercial flourishing depend.

“The goal is not simply to teach about jobs or AI, but to engage students in meaningful dialogue about how these key fields are evolving—and what role they might play within them,” said Iona President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. “It reflects a belief in the enduring power of education itself: that insights from intellectual and historical traditions can deepen understanding in any field.”

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Iona University is proud to announce that President Seamus Carey, Ph.D., has been named to City and State NY’s 2026 Trailblazers in Higher Education list.

Recognizing leaders who are shaping the future of higher education, the publication highlighted Carey’s leadership in transforming Iona’s physical spaces; strengthening community partnerships; pioneering in the age of artificial intelligence; and launching the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning, among other initiatives.

“I am honored to be recognized, however this accolade is really a reflection of the extraordinary faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners who make Iona such a special place,” Carey said. “Together, we are building upon a proud tradition while embracing new opportunities to ensure our students graduate prepared not only for successful careers, but also for lives of meaning, purpose and service.”

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